Millennials & Gen Z in the U.S.: Consumer goods and shopping behavior

Statistics report on U.S. on Generation Z and millennial shopping behavior

Millennials & Gen Z in the U.S.: Consumer goods and shopping behavior

This statistics report provides an in-depth look at consumer behavior among the various generations in the United States, specifically analzying the habits and attitudes of Generation Z and Generation Y (millennials). The first chapter provides a general demographic overview. This is then followed by a section on generational consumer habits, online versus offline shopping behavior, a chapter on holiday shopping behavior, and lastly, a chapter on how consumers of these generations are exposed to advertisements and product placement.

Table of contents

Demographics

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. population by generation 2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. population share by generation 2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. mean disposable household income 2023, by generation
  • Premium Statistic U.S. annual household expenditures 2023, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Share of total sales by generation in the United States 2023

Trending behavior & attitudes

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. consumers concerned about ability to spend due to inflation 2023, by generation
  • Premium Statistic U.S. consumers planning to budget due to financial concerns 2023, by generation
  • Basic Statistic Cost of living crisis: Most relevant social networks for Millennials in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Top driving factors behind Gen Z purchasing decisions in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Leading social causes/issues driving purchases among Gen Z in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S.: impulse shopping habits by generation 2023
  • Premium Statistic Support to brands using AI for customized suggestions in the U.S. 2024, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Support for brands' AI customer service support in the U.S. 2024, by generation

Online & offline shopping behavior

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  • Basic Statistic Shopping channel preference among millennials & Gen Z for car parts in the U.S. 2023
  • Basic Statistic Shopping channel preference among U.S. millennials & Gen Z for kids' products 2023
  • Premium Statistic Shopping channel preference among U.S. millennials & Gen Z for clothes and shoes 2023
  • Premium Statistic Shopping channel preference among U.S. millennials & Gen Z for groceries 2023
  • Premium Statistic Shopping channel preference among U.S. millennials & Gen Z for beauty products 2023
  • Premium Statistic Shopping channel preference among U.S. millennials & Gen Z for home & garden 2023
  • Premium Statistic Shopping channel preference among U.S. millennials & Gen Z for jewelry 2023
  • Basic Statistic Shopping channel preference among U.S. millennials & Gen Z for hobby products 2023

Holiday season

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  • Premium Statistic Expected spending on the holiday season in the U.S. 2024, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Leading considerations when holiday shopping in the United States 2023, by generation
  • Premium Statistic U.S. consumers who regret past Black Friday purchases 2023, by generation
  • Basic Statistic U.S. millennials who consider reviews and price when buying holiday gifts 2023
  • Premium Statistic Expected spend among millennials for Halloween in the United States 2023
  • Premium Statistic Expected spend among Gen Z for Halloween in the United States 2023

Reaching millennials & Gen Z

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  • Premium Statistic Product placement marketing's reach in the U.S. 2024, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Social media with highest purchase influence in the U.S. 2023, by generation
  • Basic Statistic U.S. adults using social media for online search first 2024, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Top information to be included in social media ads in the U.S. 2023, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Adults buying items from TV or social media ads in the U.S. 2023, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Top areas needing to adjust to generational shifts for marketers in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults buying a product from an influencer-founded brand 2023, by generation

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